Pabuk batters the east coast

PETALING JAYA: Strong winds from Tropical Storm Pabuk have wreaked havoc in the seas off Kelantan and Terengganu but those in the west coast, especially in the northern states, should also be bracing for such condition as it moves towards the Andaman Islands.

Pabuk, which started forming in the South China Sea since New Year’s Day, has made its way towards Thailand moving at about 20kph and affected northern states such as Perlis, Penang, Kedah and Perak.